Part-time Developmental Disabilities Specialist

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Job Title:

Part‑time Developmental Disabilities Specialist 1

Classification:
Developmental Disabilities Specialist 1

Location:

Main Campus, Downtown Center, Aviation Academy

Position Type:
Hourly Part‑Time Classified

Anticipated

Start Date:

Upon Hire

Salary: $17.76 – $26.04 per hour (Hourly Pay Grade
6)

Working

Schedule:

Part‑time, as needed, variable hours; may include day and evening shifts; may increase up to 40 hours per week during peak periods, up to 1039 hours in a 12‑month period.

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Position Status:
Temporary

• Monitor and evaluate the student worker’s (client's) progress.
• Problem‑solve with student workers on performance.
• Identify skills and social requirements of prospective and current jobs for student workers through task analysis.
• Instruct and monitor student workers in the proper use and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Maintain daily production records of student workers.
• Implement behavior modification plans for individual student workers using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Observe and record student worker responses.
• Distribute and record prescription medication issued to individual student workers.
• Problem‑solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences.
• Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role‑model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Division Dean and Specialized Support Services Project Coordinator‑Lead. After initial training and orientation, employees in this class work independently within prescribed parameters. Additional training may be given during staff and in‑service meetings. Work is reviewed through observation and feedback from program customers. This position is responsible for assigning tasks, providing priorities, and monitoring the duties of student workers (clients).

Work and drive safely; ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds; may walk or work outside in inclement weather; may stand for more than one hour a day.

• Knowledge of and Skill in:
  • The methods used in training persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Laws and guidelines pertaining to adults with disabilities.
• Ability to:
  • Implement behavior modification plans using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Instruct and supervise persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Work in a variety of work settings, as assigned.
  • Observe and record data on student behavior in work performance.
  • Conduct task analysis as necessary to determine job components for training programs.
  • Assess problems…